Helmut Veith Stipend for Females in Computer Science 2025 - 2026

 Pursue your higher education in Austria — great news for women in STEM! Applications are now open for the Helmut Veith Stipend for Women in Computer Science, one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarships in Europe. In this article, we detail the scholarship’s benefits, eligibility, and the complete application process.

The Helmut Veith Stipend 2025-2026 supports exceptional female international students enrolling in a master’s program in computer science at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology). The scholarship offers EUR 7,000 annually for up to two years and includes a full waiver of all tuition fees, making it one of the top study in Austria scholarships for women in technology.

Created in honor of Professor Helmut Veith — a distinguished Austrian computer scientist known for his work in computer-aided verification, logic in computer science, computer security, and software engineering — this award continues his legacy as a mentor and advocate for women in computer science and related fields.

Recipients must show consistent academic excellence, maintain good progress throughout their studies, and reside in Austria for the duration of the program. The Helmut Veith Stipend is funded through the generous support of TU Wien, the Wolfgang Pauli Institute, and contributions from Professor Veith’s family, colleagues, and friends.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Masters

• Institution(s): TU Wien

• Study in: Austria

• Opportunity Focus Areas: See the list below

• Program Period: 2 years

• Deadline: November 30, 2025 (annual)

Courses Offered

• Master in Logic and Computation

• Master in Business Informatics

• Master in Computer Engineering (Technische Informatik)

• Master in Data Science

• Master in Media and Human-Centered Computing

Scholarship Coverage

Helmut Veith Stipend for Female in Computer Science provides the recipient with the following benefits:

• Waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien.

• EUR 7000 annually for a duration of up to two years.

Eligibility Criteria for Helmut Veith Stipend

To qualify for Helmut Veith Stipend, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

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• Required Language: English

• Eligible Countries: All world countries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (Bologna first cycle) or equivalent degree

• The funding will only be awarded to applicants who have been unconditionally admitted to the master’s program.

• Applicants must be eligible for admission to one of the master’s programs in computer science at TU Wien that are taught in English.

• Extensive knowledge and interest in (at least one of) Helmut Veith’s areas of research:

  • Formal Methods and Verification.

  • Logic in Computer Science.

  • Foundations of Artificial Intelligence.

  • Computer Security.

  • Complexity Theory.

How to Apply for Helmut Veith Stipend ?

Please follow the below instructions to avail Helmut Veith Stipend for Females in Computer Science:

The following documents are required:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic background, skills, and relevant achievements.

• Cover Letter outlining the type of funding requested and other information relevant to the scholarship application.

• Motivation Letter explaining why you wish to join the Logic and Computation program, the need for funding, and preferred faculty groups for your master’s thesis work.

• Degree Certificates and Diplomas (bachelor’s, undergraduate, or higher). If unavailable by the deadline, provide a signed and stamped provisional certificate with expected graduation date.

• Academic Transcripts showing examination results from your university studies.

• Contact Information of Two Referees who can provide letters of recommendation.

• Valid Passport Copy for identification purposes.

• Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL or equivalent language certificate).

A certified translation needs to be provided for documents that are not in German or English. Your application must be submitted electronically to master@logic-cs.at with the subject “Application” as a single PDF document. The name of the PDF file needs to be “document.pdf”

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